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title: "The Provision of VMware Software Subscription"
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# The Provision of VMware Software Subscription

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5d4ac9f-d4ec-4929-a30b-0d7415149768

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has successfully completed the procurement process for a VMware Software Subscription under a three-year contract valued at £318,712.68. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, involved a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, covers the provision of VMware Cloud Foundation 5 and is set to begin on 31st March 2026, extending until 30th March 2029. This award spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales, and was formally published as active on 3rd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, particularly those offering industry-specific software, networking solutions, and database management systems. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive support and maintenance services for large-scale software deployments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Given the focus on selective procurement and the involvement of a significant public sector organisation like the HSE, businesses with a strong track record of working with public authorities and familiarity with compliance in restricted procedures would be suitably positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was seeking to procure a subscription to include support and maintenance for VMware for a 36 month contract to be in place by the end of March 2026. HSE requires VMware Cloud Foundation 5 to licence for 604 cores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19ef67a-7095-4aba-a378-d74492777680 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £318,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,712 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19ef67a-7095-4aba-a378-d74492777680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19ef67a-7095-4aba-a378-d74492777680
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05146739-ddac-4ce2-a8d7-277b1c3b5c3c

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